The title of world champion in any sport goes with great difficulty. Vasily Lomachenko, a hereditary boxer, achieved brilliant results thanks to perseverance and a properly set training process.
Starting conditions
In his biography, the famous boxer Vasily Anatolyevich Lomachenko jokingly notes that he was born in boxing gloves. There is some truth in this joke. When the child was brought home from the hospital, the father carefully and symbolically put these gloves on his hands. In a sports environment, signs and rituals are taken very seriously. Lomachenko spent his first fight in the ring at the age of six. In 1994, the international children's tournament "Hope" was held. The referee recorded a fighting draw. Experts rated the debut as quite successful.
The future Olympic boxing champion was born on February 17, 1988 in a sports family. Parents at that time lived in the city of Belgorod-Dniester, which is located in the Odessa region. Father, a professional trainer, educated young boxers. Mother worked as an organizing teacher in a children's sports school. The boy grew and developed in a healthy environment. Vasily from an early age prepared for an independent life. They did not shout at him, did not weave nonsense. Accustomed to accuracy and strict daily routine.
Awards and Achievements
The daily life of a professional athlete consists of regular training and theoretical training. Lomachenko got used to a tough schedule from childhood. At the start of his career, he spent three years in a dance studio. Parents insisted on this. Vasily later noted that dance practice served to significantly improve coordination of movements. For a boxer who hopes to win, it is very important to quickly move around the ring. Vasily won his first victory at the Ukrainian Championship among juniors in 2004.
In subsequent years, Lomachenko’s sports career has developed favorably for him. Strong-willed attitude and tight control by the coach were the basis of his victories. Vasily prepared carefully for his performance at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Before each fight, an analysis of the enemy was carried out. His strengths and weaknesses were revealed. As a result, the Ukrainian boxer won the gold medal. The proven methodology allowed to consolidate success at the 2012 Olympics in London. After which the boxer went into the professional league.
